Ś+P Irene C. (nee Skurka) Novak, 88, of Woodland Park died Saturday June 27, 2015.
Born in Clifton, NJ, Mrs. Novak resided there before moving to Woodland Park in 1953. She retired as Sales and Service Administrator with S.B. Thomas, Inc. of Totowa in 1986. Previous employment was with Dwight D. Eisenhower Library in Totowa.
Mrs. Novak was a parishioner of Holy Cross National Catholic Church in Woodland Park. She was Past President of the West Paterson Seniors, former County Committeewoman; former treasurer of Polish National Catholic Church Bowling League and #1 Supervisor and Class instructor for NJ Bell Telephone Co. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael Novak, in 1989 and by her son, Stephen Novak, in 1998. Survivors include: her grandson, Brendan Novak and her daughter in law, Donna Novak, both of Woodland Park.
Funeral Service was held at 8:30 am Tuesday from Bizub-Parker Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Little Falls and 9:00 am at Holy Cross National Catholic Church, 220 Browertown Road, Woodland Park. Interment to follow at East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton.
Irene nourished the seed of faith with church attendance, prayers and good deeds. She was an active member of our parish. She moved to Woodland Park two years before our second parish home was built there. With her late husband Michael, they actively helped Fr. John Slysz, our former Pastor. Irene was an active member of Adoration Society (ANS). Visiting her at home or at Atrium in Wayne she showed always her positive attitude, patience in dealing with illness and aging. She always asked about the parish, cherished the bulletin and newsletter and appreciative for the presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. She is missed by our parish. Our deepest sympathy to her daughter-in-law, Donna and grandson, Brendan.
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord and Let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.